Resources
Legal analysis, security research, investigative journalism, and community advocacy tools to understand and fight back against ALPR surveillance.
Big Brother Is Watching — Pole Flyer
A printable flyer to post directly on Flock camera poles. Includes a QR code linking to eyesoffslo.com so passersby can learn more and get involved.
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Public records request (CPRA) — letter builder
Prefilled rich-text editor for a California CPRA-style request to any agency. Edit in your browser, copy into email (with formatting when supported), or print to PDF. Drafts stay in localStorage only.
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Grover Beach PD — Flock Transparency Portal
Flock's official transparency page for Grover Beach PD. Shows 17 cameras, 30-day retention, and the full list of 300+ agencies that have access to Grover Beach ALPR data.
Source: Flock Safety / Grover Beach PD
Cal Poly PD — Flock Transparency Portal
Flock's official transparency page for Cal Poly PD. Shows 17 cameras deployed on campus with 30-day data retention. Related: Deflock SLO (deflockslo.org).
Source: Flock Safety / Cal Poly PD
SLO County Board of Supervisors — Meeting Info
Official schedule, agendas, and public comment instructions for SLO County Board of Supervisors meetings. Controls the Sheriff's Department Flock contract.
Source: SLO County Government
SLO County Sheriff's Department
Contact information and public records request instructions for the SLO County Sheriff's Department.
Source: SLO County Sheriff
Carpenter v. United States (2018)
Landmark Supreme Court ruling holding that warrantless collection of cell-site location information violates the Fourth Amendment. The reasoning applies directly to persistent ALPR tracking.
Source: U.S. Supreme Court
ACLU: Automatic License Plate Readers
The ACLU's comprehensive overview of ALPR technology, the legal risks, and ongoing litigation.
Source: ACLU
EFF: Automated License Plate Readers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation's resource hub on ALPR surveillance, including policy analysis and legal challenges.
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Atlas of Surveillance — San Luis Obispo County, CA
The EFF's Atlas of Surveillance documents known law enforcement surveillance technologies across San Luis Obispo County. Search by city or technology.
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF: The Dangers of License Plate Reader Data Breaches
How ALPR data breaches expose mass location histories that cannot be undone — unlike a password, you cannot change where you've been.
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Flock cameras found around SLO County amid privacy concerns
SLO Tribune investigation into Flock deployments across SLO County, including concerns about illegal data sharing with federal immigration agencies and the formation of DeFlockCentralCoast.
Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune
Cal Poly SLO student petitions to remove Flock cameras
Students at Cal Poly SLO launched a petition to remove Flock Safety cameras from campus, gathering hundreds of signatures and putting pressure on university administration. Related: Deflock SLO (deflockslo.org).
Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune
Flock Safety's Rapid Expansion Across America
Vice / Motherboard investigates how Flock Safety went from startup to surveilling millions of Americans, and the false-positive incidents left in its wake.
Source: Vice / Motherboard
SPD Held Man at Gunpoint After Flock Camera Falsely Flagged His Car
Seattle police drew weapons on an innocent man because a Flock ALPR system matched his vehicle to a wanted person's car. His son shares his name; Flock's system surfaced the hit without adequate verification.
Source: The Stranger (Seattle)
DeFlock.me — Surveillance Map App
Free iOS and Android app that lets you view and contribute to an open community map of surveillance devices — ALPRs, AI cameras, gunshot detectors — near you. No user data collected. Built on OpenStreetMap.
Source: DeFlock.me
DeFlock.me — App Store (iOS)
iPhone and iPad app to map and locate Flock Safety cameras and other surveillance infrastructure in your area. Rated 4.7/5 stars. Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Source: DeFlock.me / Apple App Store
DeFlock.me — Google Play (Android)
Android app to map and locate Flock Safety cameras and other surveillance infrastructure in your area. Community-powered, privacy-respecting.
Source: DeFlock.me / Google Play
DeFlockCentralCoast
A newly formed advocacy group working to abolish Flock technology across six California counties, including SLO. Focused especially on the risk to immigrant communities.
Source: DeFlockCentralCoast
DeFlock Yard Signs & Flyers
Get DeFlock yard signs, flyers, and other materials to spread awareness in your neighborhood.
Source: DeFlock
Stop LAPD Spying Coalition: ALPR Resources
One of California's leading surveillance accountability organizations. Extensive resources on ALPR, facial recognition, and community organizing.
Source: Stop LAPD Spying Coalition
File a Public Records Request
California's Public Records Act (CPRA) gives you the right to request government records. Use it to find out exactly how Flock is being used in SLO County.
For any California agency, you can draft a letter in our public records request builder (rich-text editor; drafts stay in your browser until you reset).
Suggested records to request from the SLO County Sheriff's Department:
- The full Flock Safety contract, including all amendments and renewals
- The number and location of all deployed Flock cameras
- All data-sharing agreements with other law enforcement agencies
- Policies governing access, retention, and deletion of ALPR data
- Any audits, incident reports, or complaints related to Flock false positives
- Annual cost of the Flock program